As reported by NASS on August 24, 2015
LIMITED CORN HARVEST BEGINS; RAIN WELCOMED

Limited corn harvest began between rains last week. Producers welcomed the rain which boosted pastures, thus improving cattle condition. The rains also helped bring a good finish to crops. Producers are cautiously optimistic about yields this season. Continue reading at Crop Progress 8 23 15.

As reported by NASS on August 10, 2015

 MOST CROPS IN GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION

With the exception of this season’s grain sorghum crop which continues to be plagued by sugarcane aphids, most of Tennessee’s crops are in good to excellent condition.  Producers are readying their equipment for corn harvest which is anticipated to start in a few weeks.  Corn silage is being cut and second cuttings of hay are being finished.  Rain in some areas of the state gave crops a boost. Continue reading at Crop Progress 8 16 15.

As reported by NASS on August 10, 2015
LATE WEEK RAINS BOOST CROPS

A rain producing front late in the week was a welcome sight and helped boost crop development. Even through the mostly dry weather, however, crops progressed well. Hay harvest was delayed because of the rain. Sugarcane aphids continue to spread in the grain sorghum crop and some fields reached threshold levels and were treated. Continue reading at Crop Progress 8 9 15.